Simple Machines Forum

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Free, open-source PHP-based community forum software with customizable templates and SSI integration

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Data completeness32% (Minimal)

Score relies on pessimistic defaults for missing fields

Jurisdictional(25%)

Significant foreign legal exposure risk

Ownership(20%)

Strong EU ownership and control

Bootstrapped (self-funded)
Bootstrapped stage
Low acquisition risk (bootstrapped, no investor pressure) (No VC exit timeline, founders retain full control)

Governance(20%)

Governance data incomplete or mixed model

Community-driven development
Entity control data unknown (assumed >80% single entity) (Submit verified data to improve this score)

Portability(15%)

Some portability options available

License(10%)

True open source with stable, permissive licensing

Community(10%)

Limited community health data or concerning indicators

Bus factor unknown (assumed worst case: 1) (Submit verified data to improve this score)
Project is thriving
Release frequency unknown (assumed stale) (Submit verified data to improve this score)
Issue response time unknown (assumed >30 days) (Submit verified data to improve this score)